DAR showcases exhibit
The Picketville Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas have presented The Republic of Texas Exhibit at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center starting Tuesday, Jan. 21 and going through Saturday, March 15.
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Pride of Breckenridge band sending five ensembles to state
At the UIL Region 7 Solo and Ensemble competition Saturday, Feb. 8, the Pride of Breckenridge Buckaroo Band performed well as they had five ensembles score high enough to head to the state competition in May.
County approves changes to wind farm agreement
After Stephens County Judge Michael Roach noted that it will be the final amendment he votes to approve, the commissioners approved an amendment to the tax abatement agreement with La Casa Wind, LLC, regarding the wind energy generation project.
Who’s running in local elections?
The filing window for local elections closed Friday, Feb. 14, with multiple contested races.
Three BHS alumni named to ACU Dean’s Honor Roll
Abilene Christian University announced its Dean’s Honor Roll students for the Fall 2024 semester last week and three Breckenridge High School alumni received the recognition. The BHS Class of 2023 Salutatorian and accounting major Heer Gandhi; the BHS Class of 2023 Valedictorian and computer science major Keaton Ragle; and psychology major Abigaile Wylie, a BHS 2022 graduate and recipient of the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, all earned spots on the ACU Dean’s Honor Roll.
CDBG contract awarded to eHT
After opening up Request for Qualifications (RFQs) regarding their pursuit of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the 2025/26 CDBG in early January, the city received eight submissions by the January 23 deadline.
James, Clark plead guilty in child neglect, abuse case
Breckenridge residents Johnny Lee James and Kayla Sharee Clark accepted plea deals and agreed to lengthy sentences in connection to the abuse of the 15-yearold daughter of James in Washington County, Oklahoma last July.
Jennings hired as animal control supervisor
The city of Breckenridge has worked to improve its animal control operations since last October, following the death and euthanization of several dogs at the animal shelter. One of the steps for improvement was naming a new Animal Control Operations (ACO) supervisor to lead the shelter’s new direction.
Students see success at FWSSR
Stephens County 4-H will be coming home with plenty to be proud of after kicking off the major stock show season at the 2025 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo in January and placing in a handful of categories.
